Lot 614: Konstantin Makovsky

Lot 614: influential Russian painter (1839–1915) whose historical paintings portrayed an idealized view of past centuries. Postcard depicting the Moscow Kremlin, 5.25 x 3.5, inscribed on the reverse in French by Makovsky and signed in Cyrillic. In very good condition, with a crease and small tear to the lower right (the tear extending from the edge to the top of one letter in his signature), a chip to one corner, mild soiling, and a few brushes to ink.
RR Auction's Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction 456
Wednesday, 15th July 2015
Estimate: $200-400